Council adopts 2026–27 ad valorem tax rate in second reading

Oct 21, 2026

The Blue Ridge City Council adopted ordinance BR-2026-21 setting the ad valorem tax rate for calendar year 2026 and fiscal year 2027 after a second reading and a brief procedural discussion about tax-bill mailing timing; taxes are expected to be due about 60 days after mailing.

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The Blue Ridge City Council adopted ordinance BR-2026-21 in its second reading to establish the city's ad valorem tax rate for calendar year 2026 and the 2027 fiscal year. Chair (speaker 2) opened the public hearing, allowed public comment and, after no speakers stepped forward, called for a motion. Lawmaker (speaker 3) moved to adopt the ordinance; the motion carried on a voice vote.

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